Anneke Beresford, BACP
Person-centred counsellor for midlife change
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About Anneke
Anneke Beresford is a counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective. She uses a respectful, compassionate style to help people facing midlife change, stress, anxiety, relationship strain and other life challenges. Anneke holds BACP accreditation and brings 13 years of professional experience to her work.
She believes therapy should fit the person, not the other way around. Sessions focus on honest conversation about what matters now, and on setting practical steps that suit each individual. She tailors the dialogue and any plan to meet the client’s specific needs and goals.
Anneke’s experience covers a wide range of concerns, including coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, grief and low mood. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, career questions, sleep problems and the stresses of caregiving. Midlife transitions are a named focus, and she offers practical help for the doubts and decisions those years often bring.
Her approach combines person-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused work. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making changes or breaking unhelpful patterns. The overall aim is steady, collaborative progress rather than quick fixes.
Anneke welcomes conversations in English and works with people from the UK and internationally. She encourages anyone curious about therapy to take a small first step and explore whether her way of working feels like a good fit.
She believes therapy should fit the person, not the other way around. Sessions focus on honest conversation about what matters now, and on setting practical steps that suit each individual. She tailors the dialogue and any plan to meet the client’s specific needs and goals.
Anneke’s experience covers a wide range of concerns, including coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, grief and low mood. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, career questions, sleep problems and the stresses of caregiving. Midlife transitions are a named focus, and she offers practical help for the doubts and decisions those years often bring.
Her approach combines person-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused work. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help making changes or breaking unhelpful patterns. The overall aim is steady, collaborative progress rather than quick fixes.
Anneke welcomes conversations in English and works with people from the UK and internationally. She encourages anyone curious about therapy to take a small first step and explore whether her way of working feels like a good fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Anneke’s approaches translate to online therapy
Anneke integrates person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness work. Person-centred therapy focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening and helping people set their own goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and introduces practical exercises to change those patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily signals, which can help with anxiety, sleep and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Anneke will help clients identify which combination of listening and practical techniques suits their current situation and aims. Together they agree short-term steps and review what is working, adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work lets therapy fit into a busy life by cutting travel time, making it easier to schedule a short check-in during a break, or allowing work with techniques between sessions. Online conversations also make it straightforward to practise mindfulness and CBT exercises in daily routines, which can help steady progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Anneke help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addictions and trauma-related issues, as well as eating concerns, grief and midlife transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Anneke works from a person-centred stance that prioritises listening and respect, blended with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts clients internationally, so people outside the UK may work with her depending on logistics and scheduling.
How are fees and payments arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.